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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1902
Page
12
Brazil Indiana October 17 Black coal operators report their busiest period in years selling all coal they can produce at three dollars a ton the highest price paid at the mines in years and reaping a harvest.
The University of Indianapolis football team is in line for the game at Cincinnati on Saturday. Coach Kelly led a Thursday afternoon practice as the squad sharpens for the matchup. Carson and Cook, previously injured, will play. Rooters will travel with the team. Athletic association officers elected are President J Wallace, Secretary J K Chappell, Treasurer E C Vander Volden, and Vice President Cleo Hunt.
The Marotts won again Thursday night on the Pastime alleys and still lead the Commercial league. Pettis defeated When as Elmer Gay, from the old Indianapolis bowling league, bowled with Pettis. The league shows unusual interest this season as all teams bowl well and Marotts hold the record for the two highest scores.
Johnny Campbell, renowned trainer, will sail Friday for England to pursue his fortune in racing. John A. Drake suffered another loss on his own horses Thursday, estimated near $30,000. Barney Dreyfus of the Pittsburgh club downplays threats to condemn his park.
A large audience gathered Thursday to watch the moon enter Earth's shadow. The sky stayed clear until the eclipse ended, with totality from 12:19 to 1:48 a.m. and the event concluding at 2:49, seen as an informal festival by attendees and management alike.
Mrs James Moore Elmst received a letter Thursday from her daughter Miss Gertrude Hauk an elocutionist now in Europe The letter from Berlin notes she just finished a two months Alpine tour and will stay in Berlin till January Then she will visit London and Rome before returning to America next May or June She plans a stop in Indianapolis before reaching Chicago home
John D. Graham of Clarion fell from a porch banister to the basement twelve feet. he died instantly from a broken neck. The accident occurred Thursday night and was witnessed by no one. Graham was an unmarried printer.
Streets and alleys torn up by corporations have been poorly repaired. City engineer Nelson intends to report the matter to the Board of works. The Indianapolis light and power company is said to be the chief offender.
In Cleveland Ohio on Thursday night crooks broke into the Franz Banke shop at 20 Euclid Avenue and stole more than $2,000 worth of rare furs. Police seek the culprits and urge tips from the public.
London report says the government intends a marked army increase for the empire and the war office will open recruiting stations in various colonies to build strength for future operations.
Park audiences packed the venue Thursday to see "At the old crossroads" return with Estha Williams in Parepa and James M. Brophy as Dee Kerr. Frank Fisher remains out ill. Marie Dressler ill in New York. The Empire features the Johnson trio and Spencer Brothers as specialty acts and Jolly Fanny Rice to appear next week. A Hoodoo dance trial brought a large crowd despite mixed success.
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